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Wind Runners turned me into a wannabe fighter pilot in 30 seconds
Wind Runners, a kinetic 2D shooter inspired by Luftrausers with anime aesthetics and roguelike elements, is set to launch into early access on September 23, 2026. A demo is currently available on Steam, allowing players to experience its fast-paced movement and explosive combat.
The 5 biggest Xbox Games Showcase 2026 announcements I'll be talking about all week
The Xbox Games Showcase 2026 featured major announcements including Gears of War: E-Day, Fable, Persona 6, and Spyro: A Realm Beyond. The event also revealed release dates for Fable and Persona 4 Revival, and showcased Crazy Taxi: World Tour.
Here's my pick of the 5 best Xbox Games Showcase trailers that are a must watch – and it's not just the…
This article highlights five standout trailers from the Xbox Games Showcase, including new looks at Clockwork Revolution, State of Decay 3, Persona 6, Fable, and Gears of War E-Day. The author also praises trailers for Bad Magpie, Spyro: A Realm Beyond, Vivarium, Senua, and Crazy Taxi: World Tour, sharing personal opinions on their effectiveness.
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Sets October 15 Release
Konami and Evil Empire announced Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, a sequel to Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse, will be released on October 15, 2026. The game features Rose Belmont, daughter of Trevor Belmont and Sypha Belnades, and introduces new mechanics like tarot-based Arcana skills. It will be available on Xbox Series X|S and PC as an Xbox Play Anywhere title.
Everything Announced at PC Gaming Show 2026
The PC Gaming Show 2026 featured numerous announcements and reveals for upcoming PC titles. Highlights included new trailers and gameplay for games such as Star Trek: Outposts Unknown, Hack 95, Company of Heroes Definitive Edition, and Serious Sam Shatterverse. Several games announced demos or upcoming playtests, with a focus on diverse genres from city builders and RPGs to roguelikes and party games.
XBOX Games Showcase 2026 - Everything Announced!
The XBOX Games Showcase 2026 featured numerous game announcements and reveals, including Gears of War: E-Day, Fable, Halo Campaign Evolved, Persona 4 Revival, and DOOM: The Dark Ages Revelations. Microsoft also announced a limited-edition green XBOX Series X console for its 25th anniversary. Several titles are slated for release in 2026 and 2027, with many confirmed as XBOX console exclusives.
Rebuilding Brotherhood: How Gears of War: E-Day Renews a Legendary Franchise
Gears of War: E-Day is set to launch on October 6 for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and cloud gaming, with an early access beta starting August 6. Developed by The Coalition using Unreal Engine 5, the game revisits the franchise's origins on Emergence Day, focusing on the formation of Bravo Squad and the initial Locust invasion. The campaign emphasizes a darker, more personal narrative, while multiplayer modes include a new 12-player Horde Siege and refined 4v4 Versus.
Minecraft Dungeons 2 has a date, so get ready for plenty of blocky buildcrafting
Minecraft Dungeons 2 is set to release on September 29, 2026, offering a new adventure with enhanced buildcrafting options and tougher challenges. The game will support up to four players in co-op and promises a variety of new weapons, armor, and artifacts. Pre-orders include bonus hero skins, a Twisted cape, and a Twisted chicken pet.
XBOX Games Showcase 2026 Recap: The Return of Exclusives, World Premieres, and Anniversary Hardware
The XBOX Games Showcase 2026 highlighted numerous upcoming titles, including Gears of War: E-Day, Clockwork Revolution, and Senua, with many confirmed as XBOX console exclusives. The event also celebrated XBOX's 25th anniversary with the announcement of limited edition hardware and revealed new trailers and gameplay for games like Fable, Halo: Campaign Evolved, and Persona 6.
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Release Date Set
Konami and Evil Empire have announced that Castlevania: Belmont's Curse will be released on October 15, 2026. The Metroidvania title will be available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. A new trailer showcasing the protagonist Rose and various enemies was also revealed during Summer Game Fest 2026.
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse gets October release date from Konami, right on time for Halloween
Konami has announced that Castlevania: Belmont's Curse will be released on October 15, 2024, for PC, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X|S. The new trailer showcased gameplay for the 2D action Metroidvania title, which has been long-awaited by fans.
Minecraft Dungeons II date announce
Mojang Studios announced that Minecraft Dungeons II will be released on September 29. The game will feature new biomes, enemies, and gear, continuing the Dungeons saga with a new evil threatening the Overworld. Players can pre-order the game to receive exclusive hero skins and a cape.
Clockwork Revolution: Burlesque, Bullets, and Butterfly Effects
inXile Entertainment announced that Clockwork Revolution, a time-bending first-person action RPG set in the steampunk city of Avalon, will launch in 2027. The game will be available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, cloud, and included with Game Pass, with Xbox Play Anywhere support for console and PC. Players will customize their character, Morgan Vanette, and use a Chronometer device to travel through time, altering events and reshaping the city in response to their choices.
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse plans to break it on 15th October
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, a new 2D side-scrolling metroidvania, is set to release on October 15th for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Developed by Evil Empire with advisory support from Motion Twin and Konami, the game is set in 15th century Paris, more than two decades after Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse.
Magicians The Devil’s Deal revealed during the Xbox Showcase
Magicians The Devil's Deal, an upcoming game from Uppercut Games and Focus Entertainment, was revealed during the Xbox Showcase. Players will explore twisted realms, fight enemies, and defeat "Masters" using real magic powers, with a deal with the Devil influencing gameplay. The game is set to release in 2027 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X.
Minecraft Dungeons 2 coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch in September
Mojang Studios and Microsoft have announced Minecraft Dungeons 2, the sequel to Minecraft Dungeons. The game is set to release on September 29th for both the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. A teaser trailer was released, showcasing more hack and slash gameplay.
Check out the new Minecraft Dungeons II trailer, with yet another September launch
The trailer for Minecraft Dungeons II has been released, confirming a September 29th launch date for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The game will be available day one on Xbox Game Pass and features classic top-down action RPG gameplay with new boss battles and rift mechanics. The sequel aims to expand upon the original's dungeon-crawling experience.
Wo Long 2 announced – one of our favorite Soulslikes is getting a sequel in 2027
Koei Tecmo and Team Ninja have announced Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember, the sequel to their 2023 action RPG Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty. The game is slated for an early 2027 release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, PC, and Nintendo Switch. The sequel will feature evolved Chinese martial arts and a story set in the Three Kingdoms period, battling demons alongside historical heroes.
Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember makes a scorching debut at the Xbox Games Showcase, set to release in early 2027
Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember was revealed at the Xbox Games Showcase with a new trailer showcasing gameplay and cinematics. The sequel to Team Ninja's 2023 action RPG is set in a war-torn Three Kingdoms era China and will release in early 2027 for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, PC, and Nintendo Switch.
Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember Appears in 2027
Koei Tecmo and Team Ninja have confirmed Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember for an early 2027 release on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. The announcement was made during Summer Game Fest 2027, accompanied by a trailer showcasing gameplay and supernatural elements, including a phoenix revival mechanic.
